Education M.A.
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
Master of Arts - Education
- The core of the M.A. in Education program will have flexible options in each of 3 key areas: Educational Research, Learning and Assessment, and Critical Issues in Education for total of 12 credits.
- The remaining requirements include a 3-credit thesis and an additional 15 credits of electives in education-related areas.
- This program is geared toward graduate students who may already hold teacher licensure or those from other areas interested in professional education degrees to prepare them for work in non-profit or non-school settings. This degree will also prepare participants for doctoral work in education.
- All requirements for the degree must be completed within 6 years, including successful completion of a thesis.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Research | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Educational Research | ||
| Action Research in Classroom | ||
| Learning and Assessment | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Neuroscience and Its Impact on Child Development | ||
| Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction | ||
| Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | ||
| Developmental & Learning Sciences | ||
| Critical Issues in Education | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| Education Across Cultures | ||
| Inclusion and Collaboration | ||
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15 additional graduate credits chosen in consultation with your advisor. | 15 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 599 | Professional Project/Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |